Adrian Chiles is quitting BBC's 'The One Show' for a new four-year deal with ITV.
The presenter - who was said to be unhappy at Chris Evans being drafted in to host the Friday night edition of his early evening show - will front GMTV and present ITV football coverage.
And he blasted the decision to tinker with 'The One Show' today: "I would have been happy to stay at the BBC doing the same shows on the same terms, especially The One Show, of which I am so proud, having worked on it since the first pilots four years ago.
"It's no secret how disappointed I was by the Controller's decision to change an apparently successful and well-loved show at this stage, but fully respect her right to do so and sincerely wish her and the brilliant One Show team well with it."
Chiles's new deal is an exclusive contract and means he will lead ITV's World Cup coverage in June, including England's two peak-time opening games.
From next season he will be fronting the Champions League, England's home internationals and away friendlies, as well as The FA Cup.
